Back in 2014, Kentucky football became synonymous with the slogan “why not?” and it appears one former UK player has taken that motto to heart when choosing his new Wildcat-themed tattoo.

Za’Darius Smith, a former UK linebacker who now plays in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, is sporting some serious new Wildcats themed-ink and was very eager to show off his new ink recently via Twitter:

Tattoos of this ilk are not uncommon in the UK fanbase, though this is one of the few that doesn’t have a basketball theme to it.

Regardless of the tattoo’s practicality, Smith’s commitment to his team is commendable. Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops has made a point to establish a football culture in Lexington, and it’s good to see that it has caught on.

Now that Smith is living out his dreams of playing in the NFL, it’s fitting that he can pay homage to the college team that helped to get him there.